Singapore Daily Times, 15 December 1879
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Title Section12 1879-12-15 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 15th DECEMBER, 1879. No. 13,95812 words
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Article, Illustration424 1879-12-15 1 Office—1, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdernoted ar etbe dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be exparted fn arrive nt Singapore dwisg' year 1879: Ottwaed. Homeward. Tuesday 2lgt Jan. Friday loth Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th 7th Feb. 4th Mar. 2lst424 words
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Article142 1879-12-15 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have acconmodaticn for first and third class142 words
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293 1879-12-15 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. Homeward. 1879. 1 1879. Wednesday 12 February 1 Fnda r> 17 January 26 do ?1 do 12 March 14 February >• 26293 words
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152 1879-12-15 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Ooconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates Tuesday October152 words
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Article38 1879-12-15 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st December, 1879.38 words
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Article41 1879-12-15 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about tbe 27th inst. en route to above ports. For freight or pafsage, apply to SARKIES A MOSFS, Agents. Singapore, 1st December, 1879.41 words
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962 1879-12-15 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andBatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Clas8. From Singapore to j Batavia I 46962 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-12-15 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and73 words
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47 1879-12-15 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article56 1879-12-15 1 Established 1710.\ Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878. £258,772.996. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A CO.56 words
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71 1879-12-15 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks71 words
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49 1879-12-15 1 ovuac i, uquuui. (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.49 words
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72 1879-12-15 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the abot e Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33i 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for c oasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks72 words
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45 1879-12-15 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. 0.) 145 words
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25 1879-12-15 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.25 words
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194 1879-12-15 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Dopnty Chairman William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Mo Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered194 words
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64 1879-12-15 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for thq above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world at reduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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78 1879-12-15 1 The undersigned, Agents for the Italia Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages78 words
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56 1879-12-15 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.56 words
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52 1879-12-15 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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42 1879-12-15 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)42 words
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32 1879-12-15 1 The undersigned, agents for the above I company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)32 words
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100 1879-12-15 1 OFFICES OP THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street Liverpool—2B, Eickani, Street But Birmingham—l 2, B-nnett’i Hill. London—lo, ComMU. Glasgow—4, Sooth Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street, T AIEMAK IN MANCHESTER. John ToDD.Esq. (Meesr..ToddACo«ton CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Ohas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewihg, Esq. (Messrs.100 words
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223 1879-12-15 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la, CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, J50 West Georgi l Street. Edinburgh, 17 g EO rge Street, London f 2 King William c Street. Liverpool, f RIEL223 words
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86 1879-12-15 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant86 words
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82 1879-12-15 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charter^) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878... £851,625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Fire Reserves ~1,156,690 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 976,119 The undersigned, Agents for82 words
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Article42 1879-12-15 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)42 words
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101 1879-12-15 4 capitat 52.00n.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matbeson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melclmrs, ft.Ce.l .1. P. Hemes (Messrs. WolHdnv.Wisn A Po.l A T. Manger, (Messrs.TlmielaH.LanrftikftCo.) W. Nieaise. (Romeo Company. Ltd.) .T. .T. dos Remedies, (.1.101 words
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143 1879-12-15 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. RirtWS -T. Ashtnn, s n- Alfred Gnmrov. Esq. G. RarelaT, William TWMm, Pnbort P. L. Raven, Oeoree Hibbard, Paraivel Rneanqnet, s*™'."' 1 .Tama- Rmnd, W,llmm Lra)!, Pbarlas Pave. Charles Warryat. Oeonre TT. Pbambers,143 words
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46 1879-12-15 4 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage,, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00.. Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. e.)46 words
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Article39 1879-12-15 4 nrjiNVjnu The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount, on all risks. 33* o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.39 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement124 1879-12-15 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIWER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 10.30 A. M. and from 12.30 to 6 P.124 words
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Advertisement128 1879-12-15 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price op Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 11.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnerßigned have just128 words
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Article40 1879-12-15 2 The French schooner Nelwko, 191 tons, register, has taken the berth for above port and will have quick despatch. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRATA CO. As Agents for Captain and Owners. Singapore, 21st November, 1879.40 words
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50 1879-12-15 2 The undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above line are prepared to issue through bills of Lading to New York for Tin ana other Merchandise, at rates which may be ascertained on application. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 2nd Dee., 1879. (to 31st inst.)50 words
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Article51 1879-12-15 2 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual terms. Last return to contributors 234 0/0 The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. to 11th51 words
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Article122 1879-12-15 2 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settv ments. Settlement op Singapore. In the matter of pioceedings for composition with Creditors instituted by Choa Choo Pean, Choa Moh Lim and Chia Leng, carrying on business under the Chop “Hup Seng” of No. 50 Market Street, in122 words
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75 1879-12-15 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Mecca, 936 tons register, will leave the roads for above ports at noon on Wednesday, the 17th instant. She will also take passengers and cargo for Bassein. Akyab, Chittagong, Cuttack, Gangam, Bimlipatim, Vizagapatarn, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Pondichery,75 words
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STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 15TH DEC., 1879.
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Article950 1879-12-15 2 Singapore, 15th December, 1879. Gambier 9 4.30. Black Pepper 11. White Pepper, fair quality 17. 0. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.524. Pearl Sago 4 25. Coffee, Bontyne 18f. Tapioca, small Flake 6f. Tin 27.35. 40s. Mule twist 93. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do950 words
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71 1879-12-15 2 India. Simla, lath Dec. —An unsuccessful attempt was made yesterday at Calcutta by a drunken Eurasian to shoot Lord Lytton. A FGHAXISTAN. A British force, sent to disperse lb,; enemy who had recently been gathering along the Ghuzui road, was alia- lied by 20,000 tribesmen,71 words
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1982 1879-12-15 2 Jaffna, 6th Nov.—Ar<amogaui Nuv.il i. the Hindu reiormer, diei la*t ni4!.... Wannarponne, of diabetes. The lust p duction that issued from his press w g intituled “immoralities of the Bible" afur the Bradlaughian method. Simla, 16th Nov— The Gazette of announces that the Viceroy holds1,982 words
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1818 1879-12-15 3 The following new notifications are published:— It is proposed to make arrangements for representing the Colony of the Straits Settlements at the Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, and the Articles now on view in the Straits Settlements’ Court at the Sydney Internat'onal Exhibition will be forwarded to1,818 words
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Correspondence.
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Article523 1879-12-15 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir. —The paragraph in your Overland Journal of Saturday relating to the present disturbances in Moar, written no doubt with quite other intentions, seems to me calculated to do nothing but mischief. It will lead people outside of the Colony523 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement505 1879-12-15 2 #rto aibfrttsements. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— Wm! H. FORBEB, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mathesou Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E.505 words
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Advertisement731 1879-12-15 2 m EXCISE ORD: IV 1870. Notice op Cessation op Farm under Section 64 Notice is hereby given that the exclusive privileges of the Opium. Spirit and Toddy Farmer at this Settlement, will cease on the 31st day of December. 1879, and that no exciseable articles purchased from the present Farmer731 words
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Advertisement633 1879-12-15 2 CALCUTTA HELMETS. We haveiust received a fresh stock of Calcutta Pith Helmets. SATLE Co. Singapore, 8th December, 1879. SELANGOR STATE BONDS. Notici- is hereby given that the half yearly interest, at the rate of six per centum per annum, due on the Selangor State Bonds on the 31st December, 1879,633 words
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Advertisement371 1879-12-15 2 BINOCULAR A OPERA. GLASSES. Just received a fresh supply of above with very powerful glasses and in handsome fittings, specially recommended to seamen. Binoculars with 3 chanrements (for theatre, marine and field use.) KATZ BROTHERS. Singapore, 12th December, 1879. TO BE LET. With entry from the 15th Dfc. The dwelling371 words
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NOTICE.
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Article156 1879-12-15 3 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement ofSingapore. In the matter of Thomas James Keauohran, residing at No. 151 Killiney Road, Singapore, and lately carrying on business as a Printer and Publisher at No. 22. Battery Road, in Singapore, a Bankrupt. George Eward Evans,156 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article159 1879-12-15 3 Saturday, 13th December. British steamer Celestial” 640 tons, White commander, Sourabaya Bth Dec., consignee Tan Kim Tian. British barque Stanley” 384 tons, Littlehails commander Bangkok sth Dec., consignees Paterson Simons A Co. Sunday, 14th December. British steamer Bentan” 340 tons, Moppett commander, Batavia 11th Dec consignees Guthr.e Co. British159 words
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Article105 1879-12-15 3 Saturday, 13th December. British steamer Rainbow” Rozells, for Malacci A Klang. British steamer Louisa III” Harmer, for Malacca A Klang, British steamer Pemba” Sayers, for Penang and Rangoon. British steamer Ruby” Fox, for Muntok and Palembang. I British steamer Kongsee” Uldall, for Bangkok. Siamese steamer Bangkok” Rademaker,105 words
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Article818 1879-12-15 3 1 Date i IPs’ Names. Captains. Flag R.lO z of ar- A'kereFrom. Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination > RIVALS MEN-0F- w P. H. der N’landeu Tromp H. N. M’sstr. 2400 Nov. 28 Batavia T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s Consul General. Cruise Midge Salmond H. M’s818 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement81 1879-12-15 3 BUKIT CHERMIN. To be let with immediate entry. Apply to A. C. BING, or A. P. ADAMS, ngaSipore, 18 November, 1872. BURMAH CHEROOTS. A small supply of very choice Burmah i Cheroots, jußt received by. KATZ BROTHERS, Singapore, 25th November, 1879. NOTICE. I have this day established myself as a81 words
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Docks.
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720 1879-12-15 4 Tu Mrh of the Company are aitnated at, Tanione Paear. within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with snffioient water nlonpside for vessels of the heaviest drannht, and720 words
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191 1879-12-15 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15* feet Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving191 words
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261 1879-12-15 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 8 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 8 100 each of which 8 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M.261 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement665 1879-12-15 4 iHistellantmts. jniiFuuumwwwi J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. ■R as always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Tustmments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Mies’ gold watche, Brooches. Barrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet, rings, Wedding rings Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains. Binocular glasses,665 words
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Advertisement504 1879-12-15 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. S. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian butter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins of excellent quality. Australian wine from the most famous Veneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hoclr. Also Australian Beef in kegs504 words
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Advertisement330 1879-12-15 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mnv arnv<or put in here havin'? sustained damn'?'', are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP Singapore, 10th June. 1878. COs A pent, fn. e) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OE UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE.330 words
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Advertisement609 1879-12-15 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; C Chronometer, Watch, and Clock J Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths e WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION k MERCHANTS. I Outfitting Department. I Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion.609 words
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Advertisement664 1879-12-15 4 l'illvlte KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. J^r2 ,WRy n l HaUen ,ort Sont ton-' Hebbrni xW.u Hti jonn Won '•onr ra-li-mm elected and wohlwsortir- assort, rvk a.-ort" r,oh y aRBor Layer aI t ment f?,™ offtl WK Wirtirle. -o n »i, 1 T664 words
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